Summary:
The city of Miller, Missouri is home to two schools - Central Elementary and Miller High, both part of the Miller R-II district. Central Elementary consistently ranks in the top half of Missouri elementary schools and outperforms the state average in several key test score metrics, while Miller High achieved a strong 96.7% four-year graduation rate but struggled with lower math test scores.
Central Elementary's 3-star rating from SchoolDigger and its performance on 4th grade math, 5th grade science, and 3rd grade ELA tests suggest the school is effectively supporting student learning. However, the school's high free/reduced lunch rate of 64.33% indicates it may face additional challenges in addressing the needs of its economically disadvantaged population. In contrast, Miller High's high graduation rate is a positive indicator, but the school's struggles with math performance, especially in Algebra I, are a concern that the district may need to address.
Both schools share a similar chronic absenteeism rate of 14.0%, which is higher than the state average, suggesting attendance may be an issue across the district. The relatively low student-teacher ratios at both schools indicate the district is investing in smaller class sizes, which can be beneficial for student learning. However, the district may want to examine how this investment is translating into academic performance, particularly at Miller High.
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